How to Fight Rising Crime with Commercial Video Surveillance

 Commercial video surveillance is a vital tool to protect your Houston, TX building at any time. On occasions when there is significant economic and social upheaval, it's more important than ever to have a robust security solution in place to protect your investment. Police agencies surveyed during the 2008 financial crisis reported up to a 44 percent increase in crime.

Exacerbating the problem, many agencies then see their budgets cut as market uncertainty grows. The onus falls on business owners to come up with their own ways to counter a potential rise in crime. How can you do this when you may be facing budget constraints as well? Employing a surveillance system is a great way to limit crime in your area.

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Deter Crime with Visible Surveillance Cameras

Sometimes, the simple presence of a commercial video surveillance system will be enough to deter intruders. Having visible security cameras will make it clear to any thieves this won’t be an easy property for them to break into. Get a professional to install your system to ensure cameras are visible, but not accessible enough to be tampered with by thieves.

Reduce Your Security Guard Staff With Remote Guarding

Having cameras in place is a great start, but it won’t prevent crime in all cases. There is still a need for on-site security guards to prevent incidents. Employ remote guarding services that combine the power of surveillance and security staff to offer optimal protection. Reduce your team and use advanced video analytics to help personnel respond quickly to any issues. Staff will receive notifications according to specific triggers, whether it's someone accessing an unauthorized area or a car with a particular license plate entering your property. Once you add remote monitoring from a smartphone, tablet, or desktop, staff will be able to surveil your entire property while physically covering less ground.

Monitor Your Business Remotely from Anywhere

Are you worried about how your business is doing when you’re not there? Now, you can look in on your property at any time using your security app. Not only will you be able to monitor employees even if you’re not there physically, but you’ll also be able to look out for any suspicious activity. Deploy personalized notifications similar to the ones your security guards receive so you’re always in the know.

Find the Footage You Need Within Seconds

Whenever there is an incident on your property, you need to be able to find the associated footage quickly to share with authorities and insurance agents. Our smart surveillance systems let you quickly search for footage based on time, location, and even characteristics. Using video analytics, you'll have the ability to isolate people that matched the criminal's description.

A robust surveillance system offers a vital first line of defense whenever crime rises in your area. For more information on our security and surveillance services, give us a call, fill out our contact form or chat with us below.